Historical Events
- 1st US newspaper printed on wood-pulp paper, Boston Morning Journal
Famous Birthdays
- Adolph Goldschmidt, German historian, born in Hamburg, Germany (d. 1944)
- Wilhelm Marx, German lawyer & politician, born in Cologne, Germany (d. 1946)
Famous Deaths
- David Rumph Jones, American Major General (Confederate Army), dies at 37
1863 Highlights
About January 15, 1863
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
